family

An account of the life of George Bush and his family, with emphasis on his years as president.

Offers a brief overview of the lives of Malia and Sasha Obama, describing what it is like to be the president's daughters, where they go to school, what it is like to live in the White House, and how they have adjusted to fame.

Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

Recounts the true story of Kamila Sidiqi, a woman who was forced to support herself and her five siblings after the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul and her father and brothers fled the country.

Provides an account of Anne Frank and her family based on letters and photographs the Franks sent to father Otto's mother Alice, and passed down to her grandson, Buddy.

A memoir in which the author discusses his relationship with his father, a high-ranking general during the Vietnam War, and tells about his entry into the priesthood where he became part of the radical faction protesting the war, and his decision to leave the church in order to marry and have a family.

Draws on oral history, tribal lore, and interviews to trace the history of the Obama family since the thirteenth century.

A biography of the privileged daughter of a proud family who married President Lincoln and never recovered from his death.

Firoozeh Dumas recounts the experiences she had after her family moved from Iran to Southern California, discussing how her family adapted to life in America.

An illustrated guide to magic that includes profiles of famous performers, instructions for twenty classic magic routines, and the secrets behind many other tricks and illusions.